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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to FLOOR JACK CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
  2. Support the lower control arm with a safety stand.
    Fig 1: Supporting Lower Control Arm With Safety Stand
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  3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Remove the lower ball joint cotter pin and the retaining nut.
  5. Break the lower ball joint loose from the steering knuckle using J 23742. 
    Fig 2: Breaking Lower Ball Joint Loose From Steering Knuckle
    G01646234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove J 23742. 
  7. Pull the steering knuckle free from the lower ball joint.
  8. Support the steering knuckle in order to prevent the steering knuckle weight for damaging the brake hose.
  9. Remove the rubber grease seal from the lower ball joint.
  10. Remove the lower ball joint grease fitting.
  11. Remove the lower ball joint from the lower control arm using J 9519-E. 
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Ball Joint From Lower Control Arm
    G01646235Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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